Materials Group B - (Inc Fixings, Ironmongery, Hand Tools, Drill, Bits & Blades and KeeKlamp Materials)

3.1. We are seeking to appoint one supplier for each of the lots detailed below. Suppliers are welcome to bid for as many lots as they wish. 3.2. Lot 1 - Drills, Bits & Blades. - Used throughout the business for the general maintenance and repairs to properties. Historically we have had issues with poor quality products that simply aren't fit for purpose. Please ensure products supplied are of a recognised brand quality. Ie Bosch, Makita and Faithful have all proven to be of good quality. If in doubt, please check if a product/brand would be acceptable. FOC samples may be requested for evaluation. Items found to be of poor quality may be rejected and a better quality alternative supplied at the same price. Requiring a counter service within the City for collections. Estimated annual spend of £21,000pa 3.3. Lot 2 - Fixings - Used throughout the business for the general maintenance and repairs to properties. A counter service within the City for collections is required for this lot to allow for collections. Estimated annual spend of £26,000pa. 3.4. Lot 3 - Ironmongery - Used throughout the business for the general maintenance and repairs to properties. Items marked in Red in this lot are specified for fire rating purposes and have been specifically chosen as part of a fire tested door system. These are classed as a critical product range that must be available and of course, not substituted. A counter service within the City for collections is required for this lot to allow for collections. Estimated annual spend of £308,000pa. 3.5. Lot 4 - Hand Tools and accessories. - Used by Operatives in all areas of the business. A counter service within the City for collections is required for this lot to allow for collections. Estimated annual spend of £18,000pa 3.6. Lot 5 - Kee klamp. - Used throughout the business for the general maintenance and repairs to properties. A counter service within the City for collections is required for this lot to allow for collections. Estimated annual spend of £7,000pa. 3.7. The estimated annual value of each of the lots is detailed above this is based on historical usage. KWL can offer no guarantee of spend, volume or frequency of orders made to any supplier. 3.8. The supplier must note that the service to be provided is not an exclusive arrangement and in order to meet the conditions of our contracts KWL may seek other suppliers in the event of service failure, excessive lead times or change in quality etc. 3.9. The contract will be for a 2-year period commencing on 01 August 2025. The contracts may be extended for a further 2 year period (2 + 1 + 1 Year) subject to a value for money review which will take into account cost, performance and quality delivered during the original contract term. 3.11.3. The supplier must be able to provide a citywide service. KWL require the Supplier to have local premises from which KWL operatives are able to collect materials (counter service). In addition to the supplier delivering to KWL's main stores. Ideally in order to accommodate this requirement it is anticipated that the Supplier will provide one central facility or two depots within the East and West areas of the city respectively but must have premises within the HU 1-9 postcode range. To request the tender document pack please email eu.tendering@kwl.co.uk